Here's my situation:
I have an amateur "studio". It is based around the following stuff:

I would like to know how I should work an Apogee Mini-Me into my current set up. I'm currently running an 896 via fire wire into a dual gig G4. I'm running DP3.11, which I'm happy with. Right now my set up is that simple. I'm not doing anything with midi or any third party plugs-ins.

I've been reading some recently about people who are really dissatisfied with the number of tracks people are using nowadays. They say that the art of good mic placement and tracking is lost. Too much close Micing and too many mics. In particular, I'm thinking about drums.

What determines the rate you should charge?

Is it the amount of money that you *can* get? Or is it the amount of money that you *deserve* to get, based on industry standards and your equipment, experience, location, and skill?

Question on the Allen & Heath MixWizard 16:2 mixer that I hope some of you can answer. (I have already searched the forums and can't find this info)

When reading the spec sheets for monitors it mentions crossover. What is that? Also, what are some important specs (other than sound)I should be looking at when shopping for monitors? Thanks.

Basically, I need a 2 in/10 out soundcard. It doesn't have to be top of the line or support more then 24/48k operation but it does have to be cheap. The m-audio delta and ones similar to it only give you 8 1/4" outs with the others being S/PDIF. I need at least 10 1/4" out on it. If it has more then 2 in, thats ok, I just don't need them. Anyone know of any soundcards that do this?

As I begin down the road of making my studio "legit," I'm wondering how to determine how much various pieces of gear have depreciated for the purposes of tax write offs.

For cars, there's either Kelly or Nada blue books. Is there some kind of depreciation schedule or "blue book" for audio gear used in studios?

Looks like we might be issuing a single channel valve mic preamp for those who only need the one path.
It will be called, predictably enough, THE VMP-1000e and quite possibly be issued as a metered version as well.
Prices and availability will be announced in the coming weeks.
Stay tuned.

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Hello Folks,

First of all, as I'm new to the list, I'd like to introduce myself - My name is Marcus, I live in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and am currently trying to set a home studio.

I play keyboards in a Pop/Rock band, and my current setup includes (and I won't bother you with computer specs) a M-Audio 1010 and Sonar 3.